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Head of Sports (Buying)

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In-Office
Sydney CBD, Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
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Sydney CBD, Sydney, New South Wales
Senior level
The Head of Sports will lead the buying team to set strategic direction, manage budgets, mentor staff, and drive growth in the sports segment.
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At THE ICONIC our mission is to deliver seamless and inspiring experiences for our customers and our people. Our Sport buying team works collaboratively to inspire our customers, by selecting the best and latest products from the most desirable brands. 

The Head of Sports will report to the Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer and will support the team in driving shareholder return and develop a strategic plan with a clear roadmap and milestones to grow our Sports business. This role will build relationships internally and externally, and collaborate across the business to influence key stakeholders.  The successful candidate will lead and develop a dynamic, agile, and high-performing team that can adapt and evolve to support the business as it grows.

What you’ll love about this role…

  • Set the strategic direction for buying and marketplace for the Sports segment
  • Develop & drive a strategic plan for the portfolio including commercials to back it up and performance results to demonstrate success/progress 
  • Drive multiple strategies across different segments & customer personas at one time
  • Vision and budget presentations to CCO & company planning
  • Strategically manage your own OTB for a segment based on seasonally approved budgets and nimble trade actions
  • Lead, manage and mentor a team of Senior Buyers, Buyers, Assistant Buyers and administration coordinators 
  • Run your business with a focus on key KPIs and overall business strategy driving the product aesthetic and brand relevance to the consumer
  • Build solid relationships with key suppliers and sellers and negotiate profitable business outcomes 
  • Monthly WSSI review - management and decision making direction

What we love about you… 

  • Previous experience in a Head of Buying or Buying Manager role ideally within the Sports category 
  • Relevant industry experience ideally from a multi branded growing fashion / sports / e-commerce sector
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment with a large portfolio
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and significantly grow a business
  • Demonstrated leadership capability of senior professionals and the ability to lead/develop a team 
  • Ability to lead and work cross departmentally to set a collaborative culture of learning to jointly achieve the required pace of growth
  • Proven experience of scaling a business
  • Experience in building commercially successful ranges
  • An acute eye for current and future trends with the ability to back your judgement
  • Strong communication and negotiating skills
  • Commercial analytical/reporting and numeracy skills
  • High motivation, independence and resilience

Why you'll love THE ICONIC

  • Fun, collaborative and fast paced environment
  • Sweat out the stress using our discounted gym memberships
  • Get your knowledge fix with our learning days and learning tools
  • No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our AMAZING staff discount and our famous sample sales!
  • Hybrid working environment so you can manage your location across the office and wherever else works for you
  • Got a furry friend? Bring them to our FC office! We LOVE animals. 

Additional Information

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: [email protected] 


THE ICONIC Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

338 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

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